Flying from Frankfurt to Belfast: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Frankfurt. Check out your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when reserving your flight from Frankfurt to Belfast.
When it comes to working out where to land in Belfast, Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are the major entry points.
The timezone in Belfast is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Frankfurt.
Leave plenty of time to make your Frankfurt to Belfast flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Belfast
To find cheap Frankfurt to Belfast flights, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Frankfurt to Belfast flights departing from Frankfurt Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
FRA is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Belfast, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.47% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Frankfurt to Belfast flight, check out these options when setting off from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 105 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Frankfurt to Belfast? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your adventure officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
53% of flights leaving Frankfurt - Hahn Airport arrive according to schedule.
Arriving in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Belfast, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near BFS:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Belfast International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Drivalia or Dollar and see more of Belfast and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Belfast International Airport about three weeks in advance of your Frankfurt to Belfast flight.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Belfast. After your flight from Frankfurt to Belfast, it'll take you approximately 10 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 20 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near BHD. Kick back after your Frankfurt to Belfast flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Alamo and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at BHD will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Belfast
August is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Belfast. To escape the crowds, go to Belfast in January.
Book a Frankfurt to Belfast ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Belfast to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Belfast in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
More about Belfast
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Belfast, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Belfast:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and Botanic Gardens are leading attractions which should feature on any good Belfast itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Belfast is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres south-east of Belfast, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another major stop in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.
